Looking for a simple, yet elegant and tasty appetizer recipe. Try these Cheesy Cucumber Bites!
The Holiday’s are here people. Sales are flying, my house is bustling with talks of turkey, and pumpkin pie, the kids are making Christmas lists, etc.
With the Holiday’s come guests. I am one of those strange people who actually enjoys entertaining! I really spend way to much time worrying about what I am going to make, how I am going to set the table, and so on. I am working on not over planning, but it is hard to do.
Appetizers are one type of recipe that I think you can never have enough of. Especially quick, easy, and delicious ones. You can even serve several appetizers as a dinner. That has to be one of my favorites! These Cheesy Cucumber Bites are one of my go to appetizer recipes.
I timed myself while I was making these; 10 minutes, Start to finish. Surprise guest? No problem! As long as you have what you need on hand you can have these on the table in 10 minutes! That is one reason I love these! The other, they are light, flavorful, and delicious!
Ingredients
- 6 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 3-4 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- pinch pepper
- 2 seedless cucumbers (trimmed)
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers in stripes (fancy) , or peel whole cucumber.
- Cut into 3/4 inch slices. Using Melon baller or spoon scoop a small amount of flesh from centers of slices.
- Let sit hollow side down on paper towel for 5 minutes.
- Mix Cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, milk, dill, garlic, & pepper in food processor or with mixer until blended evenly
- Transfer to a large-heavy duty plastic bag.
- Snip corner from the bag with filling.
- Pipe filling into each cucumber slice. serve immediately.
- **You can make filling ahead of time and refrigerate for quicker prep time!
Peel cucumbers in stripes (fancy) , or peel whole cucumber.
Cut into 3/4 inch slices. Using Melon baller or spoon scoop a small amount of flesh from centers of slices.
Let sit hollow side down on paper towel for 5 minutes.
Mix Cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, milk, dill, garlic, & pepper in food processor or with mixer until blended evenly.
Transfer to a large-heavy duty plastic bag.
Snip corner from the bag with filling.
Pipe filling into each cucumber slice. serve immediately.
**You can make filling ahead of time and refrigerate for quicker prep time!
Amanda is a busy mom of 3 that is constantly on the lookout for shortcuts to add more happiness to the day. She loves creating recipes, printables, DIY, and sharing family fun tips with you.
Lizette
I am a big fan of cucumbers and these just sound delicious.
Lisa
These look so yummy and refreshing! Thanks for such a unique recipe!
Sarah
That is quite sophisticated for being simple! I love the extra touches you put on this small dish to make it special.
Susan with Permanent Posies
I think I will make these for Thanksgiving. I am in charge of appetizers and I am trying to come up with some without a bunch of carbs for my hubby. The cheese mixture would be good with small tomatoes too. Thanks for joining.
Lisa
What a cute and tasty little snack. I could devour a whole plateful of them.
shanna
My grandma makes something similar but with mini pumperknickel squares. she spreads the cream cheese mixture onto the square and tops with a cucumber and dill. So this is a great take on something I grew up with! thank you for sharing!
Janet
I made these several times and they always come out great and quickly! I’d recommend them to anyone who wants to impress their guests.
Edna Williams
I love these! Thanks for sharing!